Embark on a fascinating tour of Brussels’ center to explore the city’s vibrant comic murals. Discover the rich history of Belgian comics and iconic characters like Tintin and The Smurfs. Get insider tips on local attractions and enjoy the city’s architecture, squares, and street art.
Embark on a fascinating tour of Brussels’ center to explore the city’s vibrant comic murals. Discover the rich history of Belgian comics and iconic characters like Tintin and The Smurfs. Get insider tips on local attractions and enjoy the city’s architecture, squares, and street art.
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Brussels - As you might not know Belgium is not only famous for its waffles, beers and chocolate but also for being the cradle of the 9th Art : comics. Never heard of Tintin, The Smurfs, Lucky Luke, Astérix, … ? To commemorate the link between Belgium and comics, 50ish murals have been painted throughout Brussels since the 90’s.
So together we…
- Brussels - As you might not know Belgium is not only famous for its waffles, beers and chocolate but also for being the cradle of the 9th Art : comics. Never heard of Tintin, The Smurfs, Lucky Luke, Astérix, … ? To commemorate the link between Belgium and comics, 50ish murals have been painted throughout Brussels since the 90’s.
So together we will discover Brussels’ center throughout the visit of some of those comics murals. I will give you some explanations on them and will answer your questions if you are curious on the subject. Of course there will be many other points of attention along the way like buildings, squares, and some street art.
Don’t expect to see all the comics murals (would require all day). It’s not a historical tour, others do that better than I could. The point of this experience is to discover a part of Belgian comics culture/history and to show you -through a selection of comics murals- some streets and neighborhoods you probably would not have visited on your own…
- Inclusive of all fees and taxes
- Inclusive of all fees and taxes
Belgium is renowned not only for its waffles, beers, and chocolate but also as the birthplace of the 9th Art: comics (referred to as “bande dessinée - BD” in French). Are you familiar with Tintin, The Smurfs, Lucky Luke, Astérix, and others? To celebrate the connection between Belgium and comics, 73 murals have been created across Brussels since the…
Belgium is renowned not only for its waffles, beers, and chocolate but also as the birthplace of the 9th Art: comics (referred to as “bande dessinée - BD” in French). Are you familiar with Tintin, The Smurfs, Lucky Luke, Astérix, and others? To celebrate the connection between Belgium and comics, 73 murals have been created across Brussels since the 1990s.
Join in exploring the heart of Brussels through a tour of some of these comic murals and paintings. Short explanations will be provided for each, and any questions about the subject will be gladly answered. Along the way, there will be many other attractions such as buildings, squares, and street art. If interested, personal opinions and tips for future visits, including bars, restaurants, and museums, can also be shared.
(Tours are available in English and in French for French-speaking clients only. Bilingual tours are not offered as they may not be enjoyable and could take too long.)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.